Who will win today’s IPL match between SRH vs RR?
Sunrisers Hyderabad square off against Rajasthan Royals in a repeat of last year’s Qualifier 2 clash on Sunday, March 23.
Preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in the second match of the IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, March 23.
Hyderabad finished runners-up last season under Pat Cummins’ captaincy. Their aggressive brand of cricket enthralled the fans throughout the season. The Orange Army won eight out of their 14 matches and lost five in the league phase to finish second on the points table. They defeated Rajasthan by 36 runs in Chennai in Qualifier 2 to make it to the finals, where they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.
Cummins will lead the Sunrisers once again. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma formed one of the most lethal opening pairs last season. They will look to get their team off to a rollicking start on Sunday. Mohammed Shami has been roped in by the franchise and the stalwart will look to make an instant impact.
Rajasthan made an interesting decision to appoint Riyan Parag as their captain for the first three games this season. In the last couple of seasons, the Royals have got off to blistering starts in the tournament but lost steam towards the end. In IPL 2024, they won eight out of their first nine matches and were poised to finish in the top-two. However, four defeats in their last five games meant that they had to take the longer route to the final. They defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator but could not get past Hyderabad in Qualifier 2.
The Royals will miss Jos Buttler’s services in IPL 2025 as the former England skipper has moved to Gujarat Titans. Meanwhile, Nitish Rana has signed with the franchise and will add a lot of value in the middle-order. Rajasthan might go in with three overseas bowlers in Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s form will be key as he can take the opposition bowlers to the cleaners when he is on song.
Match Details
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 2, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date & Time | Sunday, March 23, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known for being batting-friendly, though bowlers might find some extra bounce early on. Historically, chasing teams have had the upper hand here, as the surface remains consistent throughout the game. Meanwhile,there are chances that rain could play spoilsport. The weather forecast predicts thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds on match day, which might delay the start. However, a complete washout seems unlikely.
Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 20 |
| Won by Afghanistan | 11 |
| Won by South Africa | 09 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 24, 2013 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 24, 2024 |
Also Read: IPL 2025: Match 1, KKR vs RCB Match Prediction
SRH vs RR Predicted Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder/Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami.
Impact Player: Jaydev Unadkat/Simarjeet Singh.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma.
Impact Player: Akash Madhwal/Kumar Kartikeya.
SRH vs RR Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter:
Travis Head set IPL 2024 on fire with some destructive innings at the top of the order. He finished with 567 runs from 15 innings at an average of 40.50 and a strike rate of 191.55. The southpaw has continued that form since then and will hold the key for the Sunrisers, especially in the powerplay overs. With his consistent performances, he could be a strong contender for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap.
Probable best bowler:
Mohammed Shami has found a new home after shifting base from Gujarat. He missed IPL 2024 due to an injury but won the Purple Cap in the season before. The 34-year-old had a decent campaign in the 2025 Champions Trophy as he took nine wickets from five matches in India’s triumphant run. With his wicket-taking ability, he could be in the race for the IPL 2025 Purple Cap Shami will look to give his team some early wickets with the new ball.
Who will win today’s IPL match between SRH vs RR?
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
- Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss and bowl
- PP Score – 55-65
- RR – 200-210
- Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match
Scenario 2
- Rajasthan Royals win the toss and bowl
- PP score – 60-70
- SRH- 210-220
- Rajasthan Royals win the match
Disclaimer:The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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